ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONSTANT

Possible Answers:

Fallible

Sustainable

Unchanging

Contiguous

Ghastly

Correct answer:

Unchanging

Explanation:

“Constant” means not changing, staying the same. To provide further help, “fallible” means imperfect; “ghastly” means ghost-like or horrific; “contiguous” means sequential; “sustainable” means able to be kept going

Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

IMMINENT

Possible Answers:

Logical

Adverse

Impending

Sympathetic

Contrary

Correct answer:

Impending

Explanation:

"Imminent" is defined as likely to occur at any moment, and "impending" is defined as about to happen. These similar definitions make the two words synonyms. 

Example Question #9 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ERRATIC

Possible Answers:

Rational

Tacit

Flagrant

True

Irregular

Correct answer:

Irregular

Explanation:

The word "erratic" means constantly changing or having no certain state. "Irregular" is the best choice because it has a related definition—not regularConsidering the other choices, "true" means accurately reflecting things as they are or correct, "rational" means agreeable to reason, "tacit" means understood without being said, and "flagrant" means brazen or done without care for the obviousness with which one is breaking rules.

Example Question #2431 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

JUVENILE

Possible Answers:

Variegated

Portentous

Childish

Wily

Fluffy

Correct answer:

Childish

Explanation:

"Juvenile” means immature and behaving like a child or young in age, so "childish" is the correct answer. "Variegated" means containing many different colors, especially in a stripe-like pattern; "portentous" means ominous; and "wily" means clever and sneaky.

Example Question #2432 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

AUSPICIOUS

Possible Answers:

transitory

exuberant

orthodox

permanent

favorable

Correct answer:

favorable

Explanation:

“Auspicious” means favorable or lucky, so "favorable" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “exuberant” means excited and enthusiastic; “permanent” means lasting or unable to be erased; “transitory” means temporary or not permanent; and “orthodox” means conventional or abiding by a given set of rules.

Example Question #2433 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

STATIONARY

Possible Answers:

Staunch

Stern

Frosty

Unmoving

Fluid

Correct answer:

Unmoving

Explanation:

“Stationary” means unmoving as opposed to in motion, so "unmoving" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “staunch” means committed and firmly supporting; “frosty” means cold; “stern” means strict and sticking to the rules; and "fluid," when used as an adjective, means either flowing or in a liquid form.

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SPORADIC

Possible Answers:

Burdensome

Spartan

Arboreal

Intermittent

Correct answer:

Intermittent

Explanation:

The word "sporadic" means happening at irregular intervals in time. The best choice is "intermittent" because it shares the same definition. Considering the other choices, "arboreal" means having to do with trees, "spartan" means self-disciplined and apathetic about comfort, and "burdensome" means troublesome.

Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PERMANENT

Possible Answers:

Individual

Coherent

Optimal

Everlasting

Insipid

Correct answer:

Everlasting

Explanation:

"Permanent" means lasting forever or for a very long time or not erasable. To provide further guidance, "insipid" means boring or dull, "optimal" means perfect or prime, and "coherent" means able to be understood.

Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

Which of the following is a synonym of the adjective "transient?"

Possible Answers:

Dedicated

Staying

Temporary

Permanent

Peaceful

Correct answer:

Temporary

Explanation:

Transient most nearly means temporary. Something that is "transient" is passing or fleeting. As a noun, the word most nearly refers to a vagabond. For example, "her feelings were transient."

The other choices are antonyms, with the exception of "peaceful," which is unrelated.

Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

OBSOLETE

Possible Answers:

Pious

Stubborn

Modern

Outdated

Wretched

Correct answer:

Outdated

Explanation:

"Obsolete" means outdated or no longer in use, so "outdated" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "obsolete": "modern" is an antonym of "obsolete" and means new or up-to-date; "stubborn" means refusing to change one's attitude or viewpoint despite evidence to the contrary; "pious" means devout or very religious; and "wretched" means miserable or very sad.

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